hamro doctor logo Login
  • Consult Now
  • Book Appointment
  • Health Packages
  • Ask Free Question
  • Login

SCABIES

2088 Views

Scabies is an itchy skin condition caused by a tiny burrowing mite called Sarcoptesscabiei

Types:

Nodular scabies: Nodules occur in 7-10% of patients with scabies, particularly young children. In neonates unable to scratch, pinkish brown nodules ranging in size from 2-20 mm in diameter may develop.

Crusted scabies: In crusted scabies, lesions are often hyperkeratotic and crusted and cover large areas. Marked scaling is common, and pruritus may be minimal or absent. Nail dystrophy and scalp lesions may be prominent. The hands and arms are the usual locations for lesions, but all sites are vulnerable.

Secondary lesions: These lesions result from scratching, secondary infection, and/or the host’s immune response against the scabies mites and their products. Characteristic findings include the following:

·         Excoriations

·         Widespread eczematous dermatitis

·         Honey-colored crusting

·         Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation

·         Erythroderma

·         Prurigo nodules

·         Frank pyoderma

Symptoms

Burrows are a pathognomonic sign and represent the intraepidermal tunnel created by the moving female mite. They appear as serpiginous, grayish, threadlike elevations in the superficial epidermis, ranging from 2-10 mm long. High-yield locations for burrows include the following:

  • Webbed spaces of the fingers
  • Flexor surfaces of the wrists
  • Elbows
  • Axillae
  • Belt line
  • Feet
  • Scrotum (men)
  • Areolae (women)

Diagnosis

Scabies may be diagnosed clinically in geographical areas where it is common when diffuse itching presents along with either lesions in two typical spots or there is itchiness of another household member.The classical sign of scabies is the burrows made by the mites within the skin.

 

Treatment

Specific treatment for scabies will be determined by your doctor based on:

  • Your age, overall health, and medical history
  • Extent of the infestation
  • Your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
  • Expectations for the course of the infestation

Scabies is treatable and usually all members in a family are treated at the same time. Treatment may include:

  • Applications of prescription creams and lotions, such as permethrin and lindane solutions
  • Oral antihistamine medication (to help relieve itching)
  • Clothes and bedding must be washed in hot water 
Please Add your review
Submit Your Review

Related Questions

मेरो खुट्टा मा भेरिकोच छ यसको उपचार गर्ने सोचमा छु( Rft ) रेर्जर थेरापी / अप्रेसन कुन बाट गर्दा सस्तो र राम्रो हुन्छ कुन अस्पतालमा जादा ठिक होला ?

Read More

I have a wound like pilo in my head . Water having faul smell flows . Whats the solution?

Read More

I have one problem sir my penis skin not going back fully tight now urinating time in also problem because urin also can not out full because hole is small so plz help my problem now i will i kathamandu koteswor in my location sivil hospital is near myself so give me good idea for solution plzz my 31 years

Read More

I have one urological problem can i found surgery doctor plzz

Read More

malai circumcision garnu parne xa kati cost lagxa ra kun hospital ma garda hunxa ???

Read More

Latest published articles

Select a consultation service from the list.
Common Diseases in Nepal
on 15 December, 2021
सेतो दुबी (Vitiligo) सचेतना महिना जुन र बिश्व सेतो दुबी दिवस २०२१
on 21 August, 2021
Kidney Transplantation In Nepal
on 8 August, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Centres in Kathmandu
on 1 August, 2021
अल्सरेटिव कोलाइटिस : दिसा संगै रगत मिसिएर आउने रोग
on 14 February, 2021
What is the risk factor for diabetes?
on 10 February, 2021
hamro doctor logo

Anamnagar - 29, Kathmandu, Nepal

+977 9801887073 / +977 1 4102891

GPO Box 2116

[email protected]

We accept Payment with

     

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • FAQ
  • Add Hospital

     

  • Ambulances
  • Health Clubs
  • Health Feed
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Surgical Distributors
  • Events
  • Blog
  • Register as a doctor

 

  • Doctors
  • Hospitals
  • Clinics
  • Blood Donors
  • Labs and Diagnostic
  • Services
  • Medicines
  • Diseases
Copyright 2023. A product of Healthy Life Foundation, Supported by Makura Creations

Call From

Join Reject